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Many signs and symptoms of dementia often mimic the natural process of aging, so if you’re concerned about yourself or a loved one, doctors urge you to err on the side of caution and get screened. The…

When the temperature drops, we head indoors and shut the windows. Then the sneezing begins. You can be allergic to things inside your house just as you can react to outdoor allergens. Mold spores…

That big Thanksgiving dinner can be a lot more than just a meal. It’s often an event. People dine on foods they don’t usually eat, like mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce and apple pie, and…

While the majority of lung cancers are related to smoking, people who have never smoked can still develop lung cancer and can take steps to reduce their risks. “Ninety percent of lung cancers are due…

From the first moments a child interacts with a parent or a caregiver — whether they are focusing on a parent’s face or tracking a favorite toy — kids are using visual cues to observe their new world…

For many people with movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease, medication is not enough to effectively control symptoms. Thankfully, there’s another kind of treatment that can help: deep brain…

Cynthia Menke, 67, of Melrose Park, loves doing aerobics and Tae Bo every morning. But in April 2023, she noticed it was getting more and more difficult to do her daily workouts. “It was getting hard…

For many people, holidays are about traditions. From activities to décor to food, family traditions bring the nostalgia and warm fuzzies that make holidays more enjoyable. When it comes to the holiday…

Physical activity and exercise are essential for maintaining overall health and wellbeing. The benefits are well-documented — improving mental and physical health, releasing endorphins and…

A person living with diabetes must strive to maintain their blood glucose levels within a target range in order to reduce the risk of long-term diabetes-related complications like eye, kidney or nerve…

Understanding type 2 diabetes To manage type 2 diabetes effectively, it's important to understand what diabetes is and how it impacts your body. The primary challenge with diabetes involves the…

Victoria Sandora, 33, calls Black Friday 2023 the darkest of Fridays. That is when she received the result of a right breast biopsy — it read cancer. As she nears the one-year anniversary of her…